Documents
Find documents, reports, policies and publications from Central East ICB, providing information, guidance and resources.
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Records Management and Lifecycle Policy
This policy sets out the principles and requirements for Records Management and Lifecycle within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB). It aims to ensure a consistent and effective approach that supports the organisation’s objectives, complies with statutory and regulatory requirements and promotes best practice.
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Referral to Specialist Weight Management Services
This policy covers referrals to consultant-led specialist (or tier 3) weight management services
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Removal of Accessory Breast Tissue
This policy covers the surgical removal of accessory (supernumerary/axillary/ectopic) breast tissue where the primary purpose is cosmetic/aesthetic
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Removal of Accessory Nipple
This policy covers the surgical removal of accessory (supernumerary) nipple(s), with or without minor associated accessory breast tissue, where the primary aim is cosmetic/aesthetic improvement.
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Removal of Adenoids for Treatment of Glue Ear
This policy covers requests for adjuvant adenoidectomy undertaken at the same time as grommet insertion for treatment of glue ear (otitis media with effusion).
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Rhinophyma
This policy covers surgical or laser treatment for rhinophyma where the purpose is cosmetic correction (e.g. reducing a bulbous/ruddy nose appearance). Includes excision and/or laser techniques
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Risk Management Policy
This policy sets out the principles and requirements for Risk Management within the Central East Integrated Care Board. It aims to ensure a consistent and effective approach that supports the organisation’s objectives, complies with statutory and regulatory requirements and promotes best practice.
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Safeguarding People Policy
This policy sets out NHS Central East Integrated Care Board’s (Central East ICB) statutory duty and arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and Adults at Risk, and to protect them from abuse or neglect. It also sets out our commissioning and assurance expectations for providers, and the responsibilities of all ICB staff and people acting on our behalf.
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Safeguarding Supervision Policy
This policy sets out the principles and requirements for safeguarding supervision within Central East Integrated Care Board. It aims to ensure a consistent and effective approach that supports the organisation’s objectives, complies with statutory and regulatory requirements and promotes best practice.
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Scar Revision
This policy covers all scar revision/refashioning procedures including keloid and hypertrophic scars.
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Snoring Surgery (for adults in the absence of sleep apnoea)
This policy covers surgical procedures for simple snoring in adults without diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) including procedures to remove, refashion or stiffen the soft palate (e.g. uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty, radiofrequency ablation) in an attempt to improve the symptom of snoring.
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Stakeholder Newsletter – July 2026
The July 2026 Central East ICB Stakeholder Newsletter includes updates on Neighbourhood Health Centres, frailty services, cancer care, diagnostic centres, primary care developments and other key NHS priorities across Central East.
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Stakeholder Newsletter – September 2026
The September 2026 Central East ICB Stakeholder Newsletter includes updates on primary care appointments, the September ICB Board meeting, Neighbourhood Health Centres programme and other key NHS priorities across Central East.
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Sterilisation Reversal (Male and Female)
This policy covers requests for surgical reversal of sterilisation in males (vasectomy reversal) and females (reversal of tubal occlusion)
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Surrogacy
This policy covers requests for NHS funding (including part-funding) for surrogacy arrangements and any treatment delivered as part of a surrogacy cycle Including both “traditional/straight” and “gestational/host” surrogacy where NHS funding is sought.
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Tattoo Removal
This policy covers the removal of tattoos by any method (including laser, excision or other techniques) in all settings.
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Tonsillectomy for Recurrent Tonsillitis
This policy covers requests for surgical removal of tonsils for treatment of recurrent acute tonsillitis.
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Tonsillectomy for Tonsilloliths
This policy covers tonsillectomy requested solely for tonsilloliths (tonsil stones).
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Urology – Penile Circumcision
Penile circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove some or all of the foreskin from the penis. There is currently no harmonised Central East ICB clinical policy. Local area policies transferred to Central East ICB are available where these exist.
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Urology – Penile Rehabilitation Following Prostate Surgery
Penile rehabilitation following prostate surgery refers to interventions used to support penile function after an operation on the prostate. There is currently no harmonised Central East ICB clinical policy. Local area policies transferred to Central East ICB are available where these exist.